James Yand | Miller Nash The Washington legislature continues its quest to bring private construction in line with the same rules as public work projects. On February 28, the Washington State Senate unanimously approved Substitute Senate Bill 6192, subsequently signed by the governor, which modifies change order prompt payment in contracts. For public works projects… Continue reading New Law Requires Change Orders Be Paid Within 30 Days for Private Construction in Washington
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Government Claims Act Does Not Apply to Actions Solely Seeking Declaratory Relief and Not Monetary Relief
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Perhaps it should come as no surprise, but public entities get special treatment under the law, and when filing a claim against a public entity, in most cases, a claimant is required to file a claim with the public entity before filing suit under the Government Claims Act (Gov. Code… Continue reading Government Claims Act Does Not Apply to Actions Solely Seeking Declaratory Relief and Not Monetary Relief
Escrow No More: A New Era for Oregon’s Construction Retainage Law in 2024
Antonija Krizanac | David Wright Tremaine On March 7, 2024, the Oregon legislature enacted a significant change to the state’s law on retainage requirements for public and private construction projects. The new law introduces options for contractors to receive full payment of progress payments without retainage and without interest-bearing escrow accounts. Specifically, HB 4006-A (effective… Continue reading Escrow No More: A New Era for Oregon’s Construction Retainage Law in 2024
Colorado’s Construction Industry Faces Risk from Controversial Consumer Protection Bill
Gabriel Pinilla and Christopher Yost | Adams and Reese A controversial bill is making its way through the Colorado state legislature that threatens to unleash a flood of litigation that could have far-reaching consequences for the construction industry. House Bill 24-1014 aims to remove the longstanding requirement for plaintiffs to prove that a deceptive trade practice… Continue reading Colorado’s Construction Industry Faces Risk from Controversial Consumer Protection Bill
Protect Projects From Higher Repair Costs and Property Damage
Michael Teng | Construction Executive The cost of risk—and mitigating it—has increased in construction. It’s a trend that mirrors economic headwinds that are expected to continue in 2024. Every aspect of a jobsite costs more today, from materials and labor to tools and equipment. Take construction input costs for example. While relatively flat in 2023,… Continue reading Protect Projects From Higher Repair Costs and Property Damage